Shockingly, it has been an entire year since the release of my self-published poetry collection, Porcelain Cherries. I cannot believe how fast the time has gone. After the book's second launch event taking place in NYC at Pretty Garden Club on September 10th 2024, I've been working on a really special updated edition for you. For anyone in the UK who missed the launch event last April and wanted the book but they sold out, now's your chance to get your very own hard copy!
The pre-sale will be for copies printed and shipped in the UK exclusively. I am currently working on an international distributor, so don't fret just yet. There will be updates on this - soon to come.
There are two ticket options as the event will be online:
UK ONLY: PAID Ticket which includes a pre-ordered copy of the book & link to online event. [End of May shipments]
International: FREE Ticket and just includes a link to online event.
Layout:
Porcelain Cherries Breakdown + Q&A
Selected poems performance
Open Mic: anyone who wishes to read is welcome to! (first come, first served)
Further information about the collection:
"Welcome to PORCELAIN CHERRIES, Lauren Bulla’s debut poetry collection. Divided into three parts: PUPPY LOVE, SOMETIMES REGRET IS CHERRY-COLOURED, and I’VE GOT A FUNNY BONE FOR A REASON.
Totalling at 38 individual poems, this collection deals with the ebbs and flows of heartbreak. Beginning with limerent yet fleeting fixations turned unsavoury realisations, the collection ends on more lighthearted, comedic notes."
Media recognition:
The Cold “A triumphant, post-ironic ode to dating and girlhood.”
Brownstone Cowboys “Porcelain Cherries muses, through acerbic aphorism and Notes-apped wisdom, on how to come to terms with the trauma inherent to trying to find love as a woman - and especially as a queer woman - in the modern, phygital world.”
perediza “Puppy Love” revels in swift sonnets that leave the reader enchanted. We see Bulla reminiscing on comfort, with seemingly sweet adventures turning sour.”
Noctis “Rather than inviting pity, Bulla employs a healthy dose of sardonicism, making it clear that these are images told with a wry smile, a quick wink…”
New Wave “A poetic study in heartbreak and healing.”